YouTube Fake News

• Fake news this week: ‘Trucks full of illegals’ didn’t cast votes in Pennsylvania race

  "Trucks full of illegals” did not vote in the special House election in southwestern Pennsylvania, as a conservative website alleges.

  World

  Mar 17, 2018
  
• When a train hit that garbage truck in Virginia, the fake news sites pounced

  When a train rammed a garbage truck on Wednesday, fake news sites didn't see a tragic accident — they saw a conspiracy.

  Feb 3, 2018
  
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• In tragedy’s aftermath, fake news purveyors strike fast, exploiting Google and YouTube

  As news breaks, YouTube and Google's algorithms scramble for material. Early on, much of it comes from dubious sources.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2017
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• YouTube revises search results following outrage over Las Vegas shooting conspiracy videos

  The move comes following outrage over the high visibility of YouTube videos peddling conspiracy theories and misinformation related to the Las Vegas concert shooting.

  Tech

  Oct 6, 2017